Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/06/12

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: 50mm Elmar
From: Fred Ward <fward@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 17:25:54 -0500
Organization: Gem Book Publishers
References: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960606134830.13015F-100000@wilbur>
 
While putting together some data for an updated insurance policy I found 
an item that perhaps someone on here knows about.

On a screw-mount Leica Standard (app date 1936-38) there is a 50mm f/3.5 
Elmar (collapsible). It is marked in feet, uses the in-between f/stop 
marking system (4.5, 6.3, 9 etc) and has no serial number. 

Does anyone know when these were made or anything else about them? Roger 
observed that Leitz only put serial numbers on Leica lenses after 1932. 

I would appreciate any comments or information you may have. Thanks.

Fred Ward
In reply to: Message from Tom Hodge <thodge@charweb.org> (No Subject)